2002 Honda Capa vs. 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser

To start off, both 2002 Honda Capa and 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1770 kg more than 2002 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Capa.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Capa 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser
Make Honda Toyota
Model Capa Mega Cruiser
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 97 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 2850 kg
Vehicle Length 3780 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 2180 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 2290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 3400 mm


 

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